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Willows Academy
Queensway, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 9AT, North East Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.5 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
184
Capacity
150
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
123%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a commendable 68% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out in the local area. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 82% recommending the school, although only 4% of students achieve the higher standard in assessments. Overall, it performs better than 54% of schools, making it a solid choice for families in North East Lincolnshire.
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Last inspected: 24 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child is happy
93%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
75%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other3.3%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.56819, -0.12489 · DN37 9AT
School details
Local authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139420
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.willowsacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Willows Academy rated by Ofsted?
Willows Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 March 2015.
Is Willows Academy a good school?
Willows Academy scores 53.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Willows Academy?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Willows Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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